Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

Weekly pay

Weekends off

£50 refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting an experienced Education Chef for a temporary role based in Winchester, working with Impact Food Group across local schools.

Term-time hours, weekly pay, and weekends free offer work-life balance and consistent weekday work. There is potential for longer-term or permanent placements, with additional work in other sectors during holidays and a £50 refer-a-friend scheme.

Join a supportive team with opportunities to develop in school kitchens and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef, preferably in a school or similar environment.
• Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, will be provided free of charge for all applicants

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Plan menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage stock, ordering supplies, and minimise waste.
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants during service.

Skills

Senior chef experience

Stock management

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Education

Enhanced DBS

Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens

Right to work in UK

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting an experienced Chef for a temporary role based in Winchester, working with Impact Food Group across local schools. This position offers term-time hours, weekly pay, and weekends free, making it ideal for those seeking consistent weekday work. The role suits candidates with strong culinary skills who can prepare quality meals in an education setting. Competitive salary is offered, with potential to secure longer-term or permanent placements. Additional work may be available in other sectors during holidays. A £50 refer-a-friend scheme is also included. Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September! Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Winchester area. This is an excellent opportunity for Chefs seeking weekday work, work-life balance and the potential to secure long-term or permanent placements in school kitchens!

Benefits of Working as an Education Chef

• Term-time roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Weekends off
• Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays
• Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates
• £50 refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts

What You'll Be Doing as an Education Chef

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff
• Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
• Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste
• Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service
• Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations

What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs

• Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef – preferably in a school or similar environment
• Right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for these roles
• Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential
• Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential
• A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants

Rates of pay are dependent on experience and/or the specific site/client. If you are an experienced Chef we would love to hear from you!

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